Dr. Lindsay Bisset
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About
Lindsay is a veterinarian living in the vibrant city of Cape Town, South Africa with her husband and their rescue animals, Blizzard and Harrison. Lindsay received her bachelor’s degree in veterinary science from the University of Pretoria and currently works in small animal practice. When she’s not working, you can find her enjoying time outdoors in nature hiking with Blizzard, or writing.Archive
Does your dog gag, retch, or smack their lips? Or have you noticed small puddles of clear fluid or undigested food on the floor? If so, your dog may be suffering from acid reflux – an uncomfortable condition that affects...
Whether you call it gas, passing wind, or farting, the release of intestinal gas through the rectum is normal for dogs. While the occasional fart is nothing to worry about, excessive or particularly foul-smelling gas may indicate a problem that...
Rabies is a deadly disease that affects the nervous system of mammals, including humans and dogs. The virus is found throughout the world in more than 150 countries and territories, and on all continents except for Antarctica. Fortunately, rabies is...
Puppies often appear to have limitless energy, and can become bored and frustrated if they are not given sufficient exercise. A bored puppy will find ways to entertain itself—by digging, chewing, barking, and getting into other kinds of mischief! While...
If your puppy is breathing fast, you may wonder if it is normal or something to worry about. In many situations, rapid breathing is a normal response. Puppies pant to thermoregulate and when they experience heightened emotions like excitement or...
Most dog owners will agree that there are few sights more peaceful than a sleeping dog. So, it’s natural to feel unnerved when your peaceful pup begins to breathe rapidly while sleeping. Fortunately, rapid breathing during sleep is not always...
The testes develop behind the kidneys in the abdomen while a puppy is still in the womb. In most puppies, the testes descend or “drop” by 2 months of age. Each testicle is attached to a ligament called the gubernaculum.1...
Raisins and grapes are enjoyed as a healthy and delicious snack by many people, but did you know that this seemingly harmless fruit is anything but healthy for dogs? Ingesting even a small portion of raisins and grapes can cause...
If you’re a dog owner, you’ll know that your canine companion can sometimes smell less than fresh. Whether it’s from rolling in dead matter or because it is due for its regular groom, dogs can sometimes get smelly. However, a...
If you have ever watched a male and female dog mate, you may have become worried or even confused at the point when the two dogs appeared to get “stuck” together. This is a result of the copulatory tie. But...
Itchy, irritated skin, a musty odor, head shaking, and a brown discharge from the ears — these are some of the common signs of a yeast infection in dogs. Read on to find out more about this condition, including its...
Environmental allergies can be just as problematic for our canine companions as they are for us. While we might associate allergies with runny eyes and sneezing, dogs most commonly show signs such as itching, scratching, licking, and recurrent skin and...
Derived from the Greek words “eu” meaning good and “thanatos” meaning death, euthanasia is the act of humanely and painlessly ending life to relieve suffering. The decision to euthanize a beloved pet is often challenging, raising a multitude of emotions,...
If you’ve noticed a small lump under your dog’s skin after a subcutaneous injection, it’s most likely due to their body reacting to the substance that was injected. Killed vaccines containing an adjuvant are more likely to cause lumps than...
If your dog only has one descended testicle, it could indicate a condition called cryptorchidism. The other testicle is likely retained in his abdomen or in the inguinal canal. Cryptorchidism can be problematic as it puts a dog at risk...
